Oeufs en Cocotte
Baked eggs in cream
Ingredients
- 4 Egg
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 15 g Butter
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Chives (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Butter two ramekins, spoon in cream, and crack two eggs into each.
- Bake in a water bath until the whites are just set but the yolks runny, about 12 minutes.
- Scatter chives and serve with bread.
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About Oeufs en Cocotte
Oeufs en Cocotte are a small French classic, eggs baked in individual ramekins with cream until the whites just set and the yolks stay molten. The name refers to the cocotte, the little dish they are baked in, and the technique is one of the gentlest ways to cook an egg. A spoonful of cream in the base and a knob of butter enrich the eggs as they cook, and a scatter of chives finishes them with a fresh, oniony lift.
The appeal is in the texture: soft, barely-set whites giving way to a warm runny yolk that pools into the cream, making a sauce to dip bread into. It is quietly luxurious for how little effort it takes, and it reads as low-carb and keto-friendly on its own. Baked eggs like these are a French breakfast or light supper indulgence, best served with toasted bread or buttered soldiers for dipping. The technique worth noting here is the water bath, which surrounds the ramekins with gentle, even heat so the custardy cream and eggs cook softly without curdling or overcooking at the edges.
Oeufs en Cocotte: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Oeufs en Cocotte?
A serving has about 409 calories — 14.4g protein, 4.1g carbs, 37.1g fat, 0.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Oeufs en Cocotte gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Oeufs en Cocotte has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Oeufs en Cocotte dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Heavy cream, Butter. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Oeufs en Cocotte take to make?
About 20 minutes start to finish, but only around 5 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Oeufs en Cocotte?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out chives — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Oeufs en Cocotte make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.